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Good afternoon. i was watching tv and choked on some juice. i got up gasping for air and ran to the bathroom. i threw up and suddenly felt a snapping sensation on the left side of my abdomen, just under my ribs. it was so painful i vomited a second time.

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O RIB FRACTURE: Violent vomiting can sometimes result in a rib fracture. Seek prompt medical attention and have X-rays done to confirm diagnosis.

Answered 2/6/2020

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